Valuation Review reached out to appraisers in Texas to find out how the damages to property stemming from Hurricane Harvey. How did the storm affect appraisers’ abilities to perform assignments and schedule future jobs? Read on to find out what we were told and how appraisers are dealing with this natural disaster as it relates to their businesses. Via:: Texas …

Valuation Review spoke with a Florida appraiser who began her career in commercial appraising. She has expanded her skills and services to increase her company’s profits and offer valuable assistance for her clients. Read on to find out who this person is and what specific services have helped her business to grow. Via:: Expanded services allows Florida appraiser to excel …

BBG announced that it has appointed two real-estate industry veterans. They will be managing directors of the firm’s recent and new offices in Miami and Tampa, Fla. Read on to learn more. Via:: Commercial Corner: BBG appoints new Florida office directors       

Veros Real Estate Solutions has introduced VeroDATAFI, a GSE-certified platform to provide the mortgage industry a seamless Uniform Closing Dataset solution. Read on to learn more. Via:: Veros announces streamlined UCD solution       

Valuation Management Group, a national appraisal management services company, announced a recent promotion. Read on for more details. Via:: Valuation Management Group announces promotion       

Clarocity Corporation officially launched Clarocity Valuation Services, naming a president to oversee all of the program’s activities. Read on for more details. Via:: Clarocity launches new services naming president of the program       

The Appraisal Institute recently joined nearly three dozen appraiser organizations in asking Congress to call on the Federal Housing Finance Agency to prevent Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae from issuing appraisal waivers. The Appraisal Foundation also shared its thoughts on this matter. Valuation Review spoke with Appraisal Institute President and acting CEO Jim Amorin and Appraisal Foundation Issues Director John …

Freddie Mac released its monthly Outlook report for August. The report takes a look at how the limited supply of houses has created a highly competitive housing market. Read on for more details from this report. Via:: Freddie outlines August findings